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Offey Family History

Offey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Offen, Coffey, Offer, Onley, Fey, Olney, Oakey, Oxley, Coffer, Oley

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Where is the Offey family from?

You can see how Offey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Offey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Offey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Offey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Offey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Offey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Offey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Offey. For the veterans among your Offey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offey lifespan?

Average Offey life expectancy in 1978 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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